Tallahatchie County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,729, reflecting a -5.77% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tallahatchie County is the 67th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 15,337 and has grown -36.57% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 9,355 adults, (2,135 of whom are seniors) in Tallahatchie County.
Female: 5,647 (48%)
Male: 6,117 (52%)
The racial composition of Tallahatchie County includes 60.82% Black or African American, 36.67% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,155 | 60.82% |
| White | 4,314 | 36.67% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
Tallahatchie County 's average per capita income is $35,691. Household income levels show a median of $37,466. The poverty rate stands at 24.62%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,513 | - |
| Families | $52,042 | $67,769 |
| Households | $37,466 | $55,024 |
| Non Families | $22,870 | $30,874 |
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